There is an infinity of political errors which, being once adopted, become principles.

Thought is the first faculty of man to express it is one of his first desires to spread it, his dearest privilege.

Whoever considers the number of absurd and ridiculous oaths necessary to be taken at present in most countries, on being admitted into any society or profession whatever, will be less surprised to find prevarication still prevailing, where perjury has led the way.